Binder.



R. FARLELY.

BINDER.

Patented Apr. 13; 1909.

G. R. FAELEY.

BINDER.

APPLICATION FILED JAN.18,190B.

Patented Apr. 13, 1909.

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MICHIGAN. fa firms) 1 No; 918,027.; Specification-of Letters Patent. Patented Apri113, 1909.

Y 'n maon med January 18, 1908... Serial No. 411,480.

Toi cllwli orhiitwiay concern: taken looking in the direction of the little ar-' ,IBeit-known'that I, Gnonei: R. FARLEY, amtlzenof the United States, residing'at- Y Kalamazoo, Michi an, have invented 'cer-= tom new anduse Improvements in Bind- 'ers,of which 'the following isa specification. This-Invention relates to improvements in m, r

,The'mainobjects of this invention are: first: to provide in a binder .an improved loeking mechanism whereby the removal or ms ect1on; of the eaves is prevented; secfon to i provide in a temporarybinder an improved locking mechanism ada 'ted to accomphsh the above result, whicli does not- In any way interfere wi'ththe convenience of the binder in use. Further -=-objects,.and objects relating to I I jaccomplish the objects of. myinvention by the devices and-means described in the following specification. 1 w he invention is clearly-definedandpoint- 'A structure embed inventionis clearlyi pstrated in'the accomdrawingforming a part of this 'speclficatiomin which: Figure 1 is a detail inside. view of a structure embodying the features ofmy' inven-' tion,-botl1 being shown open, the leaves be-' mg shown in an upright position so as-not to obscure any of the mechanism, partsiof the 315 covers being broken awaytoshow the ar rangement of the mechanism therein; Fig. .2 is In longitudinal section of the'structu're shown in Fig. 1, in its closed and locked -posi-. *tion, the; same being taken on a line correall spending to line -2-2 of Fig. 1; Fig. 3. is an .enlar ed detail section taken on a line corres on ing to line 3-3 of Fig. 1, showing the etails of'the retracting spring for securing the strap; Fig. 4 is a detail showing the ar '45 rangement of the escutchon for the lock'on the, cover; Fig. 5'is an enlarged detail of the adjustable stop for the cover-connecting strap, taken on a line corresponding to line 2-2 of Fig. 1; and Fig. 6 is an enlarged de-- fail'section taken one line corresponding to line 66 of Fig. 1, showing details ofthe arrangement of the strap'within the'cove'r.

' 'ln the' drawing, the sectional views a g the features of my.

rows at -the'ends of the section lines, and

Referring ,to the drawing: .1 have shown my invent1qn as embodied in a temporary binder substantially such as is illustrated in U. Letters Patent to Harry F. Bushong, No. 851,27 6, dated April 23, 1907, as that is the structure to which I have practically applled my invention. I desire to remar owever,, and it is obvious to one skilled in the art, that it might be adapted and applied to various other structures; and I desire to be understood as not limiting myself to. the

structure or particular embodiment of my invention which I'havehere shown for illus traitive purposes structural detalls, will definitely appear from .g 20 the detailed description to follow.

The covers 1 are preferably chamberedto receive the'binder adjustingand locking mechanism. The clamping-bar 2 for the sheets or'leaves as 3 are preferably secured to, the inner ends of the covers by means of suitable hinges as 4. As the details of these clamping-barsandtheir connections to the are not illustrated herein. -The bindingcol'ds lpl ferably formed of one i e, being arranged through the inner ends of the covers and clamping-bars over the bearing block 6 in one cover and secured to the cross-' bar 7 in the chamber of the other cover.

This cross-bar is adjusted by means of the screw 8 which is mounted in suitable bearings 9 and 10 in the cover, the screw being adapted to be manipulated from without the cover, which is provided with a key opening,

as 11, as clearly appears from the drawing. These features of the binder which I have shown more or less in conventional form, are, as stated, preferably those illustratedin the patent hereinbefore. referred to.

covers form no part of this invention, they Within the cover containing the adjusting mechanism.-I arrange alock as 12, the bolt 13 of which is adapted when shot to close the key-opening 11', thereby preventing the manipulation of the binder adjusting mechanism. The escutcheon 14 of the lock is arranged so that it can be manipulated from the outside of the binder." The connecting strap 15 for securing the covers together is preferably arranged through a slot in the end of the cover (see Fig. 6), extending into the chamber thereof. Arranged upon the strap, Within the chamber, is an adjustable stop 16, the stop being preferably in the form of a clasp buckle. By adjusting this stop on the strap, the portion of the strap which may be Withdrawn from the cover, is regulated. The stop is provided With a tongue member 17, the finger-piece 18 of which is adapted to into the loci; casing and receive the bolt, as,

is illustrated in Fig. 4. This bolt-engaging member is preferably so designed as to completely close the opening 11 When in engagement with the bolt, thus servin as a further guard to prevent the manipu ation of the binder. 'lhe strap is retracted I into the cover when. it is disengaged from the look,

by means of suitable spring, as 21, one-end of which is secured to'the inner endof the strap and the other to the cover by means of a block 22. By this arrangement ofiparts,

when the book is closed and the connecting strap for the covers is engaged, theadjusting of the binding mechanism or the inspection of the sheets or leaves is effectivel prevented.

By adjustment of the stop t ecover-securing strap maybe adjusted according'to the adjustment of the binding mechanism. As soon as the strap is released, it is retracted into the cover so that it is entirely out of the Way and does not detract from the appearance of the book nor in any Wise in: terfere With-its convenient use.

' I have, as previously stated, illustrated and described my invention in the form in which I have embodied the same in practical. use. .I am, aware, however,- that it is capable of very great variation in structural details Without departing from my invention.

Having thus described my invention what I claim as new and desire to secure by Lettors Patent is:

1. In a temporary hinder or loose sheet holder, the combination with the chambered cove '3, one of said covers having a key-opening at the outer end thereof, of a binding mechanism; a key-operated ad usting means therefor, arranged in said cover, having said.

key-opening a lock arranged in said cover so that its bolt when shot closes the keysopening thereof; a strap arranged in the chamber of"the'. other coverto project through a slot in the end thereof';-a bolt-engaging member secured to said strap, adapted to be inserted in saidkey-opening; an adjustable stopvfor' said-strap arranged within said cover, said cover being provided with ,an opening in its inner well through which said stop may be adjusted; and a coiled spring arranged Within said cover, with one end securedto the cover and the other to said strap, for the purpose specified 1 I 2.. In a temporary binder or loose sheet holder, the combination with the chambered covers, one of said covers having akey-open ing at the outer end thereof, of a binding mechanism; a key-operated adjusting means therefor, arranged in said cover having said key-opening; a lock arranged in said cover so that its bolt when shotcloses the 'keyopeningthereof; a strap arranged. in the chamber of the other cover to project through a slot inthe end thereef; a bolt-engaging ineinber "secured to said strap, adapted to be inserted in'said key-opening"; an adjustable stop for said strap, arranged within said; cover and a'coiled spring arranged Wlthlilfiitld cover,iwith one end secured to the cover and the'other to said strap, for the purpose'speciiied.

-23. In a temporary hinder or loose sheet holder, the combination with the chambered covers, one of said covers having a key-opening at the outer s end. thereof, of a binding mechanism; a key operated adjusting means therefor, arranged in said cover having said keyopening alock arranged in said cover. so that its bolt when shot closes the'la'ey opening thereof 2 strap arranged in the-chamber of the other cover to project through a slot in the end thereof; a bolt-engaging inember secured to said strap, adapted to be inserted in said keyeopening; tin-adjustable stop for said strap arranged Within said cover, said cover being prov1ded-with an opening in its inner well through which said stop may be adjusted; and a retracting spring for said strap, arranged WltlrlTl said cover, tor the purpose specified t 4-. In a temporarybinderor loose sheet holder, the combination with the chambered covers, one of said covers having key-opening at the outer end thereof, ofa binding inechanis: i; a key-operated adjusting means therefor, arranged in said cover having said key-opening a 1001; arranged in said coverso that'its bolt when shot closes the key-opening thereof; a strap arranged in the chamber of the other cover to pro ect through a slot in the endthereoi a bolt-engaging member secured to said strap, adapted to be inserted in i said key-opening; an adjustable stop for said strap, arranged Within said cover; and a retracting sprmglor said strap, arranged within said cover, for the purpose specified.

In a temporary binder or'loose sheet holder, the combination of the chambered covers, one of said covers having a key-opening at the outerend thereof and the other a through said slot thereof;- 'a;bolt-engaging member secured to said strap; an adjustablestop for said straparranged within the cover and a retracting spring for said strap, arranged within thesaidcover- I i f7. Ina temporary'binder' or loosesheet' holder the'eoinbination of the chambered i new strapmeoeiving slot a binding mechanism; a

key-operated adjusting means therefor, arranged in said cover having the said keyopening; a loekoarried by said cover; a strap arranged in the other-cover to project through said slot thereof; a bolt+engaging member secured to said strap, adapted to be inserted in said key-opening to -close the same ;'an adjustable stop for said strap-arranged within the cover; and a retracting spring for said strap arranged within the said cover.

, 6. In a temporary. binder -or loose sheet holder, the combinationfiof. thefl'ohambered covers, one of said'covers having a.key-open-;

ing at the outer end thereof and the other a strap-receiving slot ai binding mechanism a.

key-operated adjusting gmeans itherefor, ar-

rangedin said cover having the, said key-opening; .a look carried'bythesaid cover; a strap arranged" in the" other cover to project "covers;'an adjustable leaf or sheet-clamping means; an adjusting-meanstherefor, carried by one-of said covers? alock carried by the said cover by which saidadjusting means. is carried; a connecting strap-for said covers;

means for adjusting said strap, arranged to be manipulatedonlyj when the binder is open; a

retracting spring'for said strap; and a boltengaging member secured tosaid strap, said bolt-engagingmember being adapted, when engaged with the bolt, to prevent the manipulation of the said binder adjusting means.

said cover by which said adjusting means is carried; a connecting strap for said covers;

means for adjusting said strap, arranged to be manipulated only when the binder is open; a

retracting spring for said strap; and a boltengaging member secured to said strap.

9. In a temporary hinder or loose sheet holder, the combination of the chambered covers; an adjustable leaf or sheet clamping means; an adjusting means therefor, carried by one of said covers; a lock carried by the said cover by which said adjusting means is carried a connecting strap for said covers; a

retracting spring for said strap; and abolt-enengaged with the bolt, to; prevent the m gaging member secured to said strap, said;

bolt-engaging member being adapted, when nipulation "of the said binder adjusting means.

10. In a temporary binder orfloose sheet 8. In a temporary binder or loose sheet holder, the combination of the chambered covers; an adjustable leaf or sheet clamping fmeans; an adjusting means therefor, carried by one of said covers; a lock carried by the holder the combination of the chambered covers; an adjustable leaf or sheet clamping means; an adjusting means therefor, carried by one of said covers; a lock carried by the said cover by which said adjusting means is carried; a connecting strap for said covers; a retracting spring for said strap; and a boltengaging member secured to said strap.

11. In a binder, the combination of the covers; adjustable leaf or sheet-clamping means; a strap for securing the said covers in their closed position; a ock for securingthe said strap to the other cover, adapted also to revent the adjustment of said leaf or sheet-o amping means; and means for retracting the said'stra 13. In a binder, .t e combination of the covers; adjustable leaf or sheet clamping means; a strap for securing the said covers in their closed position; means for adjusting said stra arranged so that it may be adjusted on y when the binder is open; a lock for securing the said strap to the other cover; and means for retracting the said strap.

14. In a binder, the combination of the covers; adjustable leaf or sheet clampirg means; a strap for securing said covers in their closed position; means for looking said leaf clamping-means whereby its adjustment is prevented and locking said strap to the other cover whereby the inspection of the leaves in the binder is prevented; and means for automatically retracting the said strap when the same is'released.

15. In a binder, the combination of. the covers; adjustable sheet or leaf-clamping means; adjustable means for securing the said covers in their closed position, arranged to be retracted Within one of said covers; and a lock for said cover-securing means, adapted also to revent the adjustment of said leaf or sheet-c amping means.

16. In a binder, the combination of the covers; adjustable. sheet or leaf-clampii1g means; means for securmgthe said covers in their closed position, arranged to be retracted within one of said covers; and a lock for saideover-securing means, adapted also to prevent the adjustment of said leaf or sheet-clamping means.

17. In a binder, the combination with the covers, of adjustable sheet or leaf clamping means; means for securing the said covers in the r closed position arranged when d1'sen cover securing means arranged when locked tion of the leaves in the binder 01' the regaged from one cover to be autometically re- In witness whereof, I have hereunto set, treated wlthin the other; and a'lock for said.

my hand and seal in the presence of two 10 Witnesses.

GEORGE E. FARLEYI. 14.

Witnesses:

L. G. GREENFIELD, PHINA WOO'DRUFF.

to prevent the adjustment of said leaf or sheet clamping means whereby the inspecmoval of the leavesfi'o'm the binder is pre- Y vented 

